Business Development Executive

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Executive to support retailer brand growth for a leading food business. The role will own accurate tracking and reporting, generate actionable insights and coordinate change‑management projects to ensure timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead tracking and reporting activities, producing clear data insights.
• Act as the day‑to‑day Sales Buddy for a defined set of smaller customers.
• Manage and deliver change‑management projects across product and packaging initiatives.
• Support competitive and market intelligence gathering.
• Assist with business foundation and ways‑of‑working improvements.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 months experience in FMCG marketing, sales or category roles.
• Strong capability in Excel and PowerPoint, comfortable working with numbers, trackers and reporting.
• Ability to produce clear documentation with version control.
• Interest in FMCG and retail customer behaviours.
• Exposure to product/packaging change processes and stage‑gate principles.
• High personal accountability, organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commercial curiosity and strong relationship‑building skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and self‑progression.

Required skills

• Excel
• PowerPoint

What we offer

• Salary up to £40,000 per year.
• Benefits package.
• Hybrid working model (2‑3 days per week in Central London).